IMA Karate Woolwich
Martial Arts Clubs
IMA Karate Woolwich
Clockhouse Community Centre, London
# IMA Karate Woolwich
IMA Karate Woolwich is a martial arts training facility in South East London that offers Shotokan Karate classes for both children (ages 4+) and adults. The dojo is affiliated with TKMA (Traditional Karate and Martial Arts Association) and is led by three highly accomplished instructors: Sensei Darren Jumnoodoo (6th Dan), Sensei Gary Mason (5th Dan), and Sensei Ross Matthews (5th Dan)—among the highest-ranking karate instructors in the UK and internationally.
The business caters to an inclusive community, welcoming men, women, and children regardless of background or experience level. For younger students, IMA Karate employs positive reward schemes to build confidence and foster enjoyment, acknowledging achievements in ways that encourage personal development. The children's classes emphasise skill-building through a supportive, encouraging environment.
Adult classes focus on three key outcomes: fitness, self-defence capability, and personal confidence. Members train in traditional Shotokan Karate, the world's most widely practised martial arts style, combining authentic technique with practical, real-world applications.
What sets IMA Karate Woolwich apart is the calibre of instruction available at a local level. Training under multiple 5th and 6th Dan instructors provides students access to expertise typically found only in elite facilities, whilst maintaining a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. The offering of free trial sessions removes barriers to entry, allowing prospective members to experience classes risk-free before committing.
IMA Karate Woolwich is a martial arts training facility in South East London that offers Shotokan Karate classes for both children (ages 4+) and adults. The dojo is affiliated with TKMA (Traditional Karate and Martial Arts Association) and is led by three highly accomplished instructors: Sensei Darren Jumnoodoo (6th Dan), Sensei Gary Mason (5th Dan), and Sensei Ross Matthews (5th Dan)—among the highest-ranking karate instructors in the UK and internationally.
The business caters to an inclusive community, welcoming men, women, and children regardless of background or experience level. For younger students, IMA Karate employs positive reward schemes to build confidence and foster enjoyment, acknowledging achievements in ways that encourage personal development. The children's classes emphasise skill-building through a supportive, encouraging environment.
Adult classes focus on three key outcomes: fitness, self-defence capability, and personal confidence. Members train in traditional Shotokan Karate, the world's most widely practised martial arts style, combining authentic technique with practical, real-world applications.
What sets IMA Karate Woolwich apart is the calibre of instruction available at a local level. Training under multiple 5th and 6th Dan instructors provides students access to expertise typically found only in elite facilities, whilst maintaining a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. The offering of free trial sessions removes barriers to entry, allowing prospective members to experience classes risk-free before committing.
Services offered
Children's karate classesAdult karate classesFitness trainingSelf-defence instructionShotokan karate tuitionFree trial sessionsBelt grading preparationTraditional martial arts instruction